The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 105,900
€ 93,600
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus LS 500 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
57.5
74.8
85
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
123
206.1
118.1
203.7
206.1 in
Length
203.7 in
123 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
11.78 %
General
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
234.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
